To impose a 60-day moratorium on the transfer or receipt of an assault rifle, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-5286House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 30, 2018

Summary

Mass Violence Prevention Reform Act This bill makes it unlawful to transfer or receive an assault rifle during the 60-day period following enactment. An individual who knowingly violates the prohibition is subject to criminal penalties. During the 60-day moratorium, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives must make recommendations to Congress: (1) on a legal definition of "assault weapon" and (2) on other policies related to firearms that are in the interest of public health.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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